Flamingo Land resort plans at Loch Lomond rejected by Scottish government.

The Scottish government has rejected plans for a £40m Flamingo Land holiday resort at Loch Lomond, citing flood risk, loss of historic woodland and wider policy conflicts; the decision follows years of local opposition and earlier appeals.

Ministers in the Scottish government have refused proposals to build a Flamingo Land holiday park on the banks of Loch Lomond. The scheme, known as Lomond Banks, would have included a waterpark, monorail, hotel and restaurants. Officials cited flood risk, the loss of historic woodland and wider conflicts with planning policy as reasons for the decision. The proposal had prompted years of local opposition and earlier appeals and reviews. Key points: - The Scottish government rejected the £40m Lomond Banks proposal, identifying flood risk, woodland loss and other policy conflicts as decisive factors. - The application had previously been refused by the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Park Authority, then allowed on appeal by a government planning reporter, and later recalled for ministerial decision. - Ministers said they accepted the adviser’s findings but reached a different conclusion on risks tied to flooding and the loss of historic woodland. Summary: Ministers noted the proposal could have brought economic benefits but concluded that significant concerns about flood risk and woodland loss, taken with other planning conflicts, meant the development did not comply with the development plan overall. Undetermined at this time.